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...MG Quick Course" 4 Inserting batteries 8 Lens mounting 10 Film loading and winding 11 Setting the ASA film speed 13 The shutter mode dial 14 Aperture setting 17 Focusing 18 Exposures on "Auto" 19 Auto exposure compensation 22 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 24 Using a tripod/Time exposures at "B" 25 Holding the camera... 26 Unloading the film 27 Flash photography (with Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) 28 Other flash units 29 Shooting pointers 30 Depth-of-field scale 32...
...MG Quick Course" 4 Inserting batteries 8 Lens mounting 10 Film loading and winding 11 Setting the ASA film speed 13 The shutter mode dial 14 Aperture setting 17 Focusing 18 Exposures on "Auto" 19 Auto exposure compensation 22 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 24 Using a tripod/Time exposures at "B" 25 Holding the camera... 26 Unloading the film 27 Flash photography (with Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) 28 Other flash units 29 Shooting pointers 30 Depth-of-field scale 32...
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...from convenient "dedicated" automatic flash with the Pentax electronic flash units, to Pentax Photography! To help you take pictures right away, we've provided an "MG Quick Course" on pages 4 - 6 which gives you get to learn of SLR cameras. Welcome to sequence action photographs with a ...special stereo adaptor. Your MG is one of the fine 35mm SLR cameras constituting the Pentax family of all the benefits your camera will not only give you results you never believed possible...
...from convenient "dedicated" automatic flash with the Pentax electronic flash units, to Pentax Photography! To help you take pictures right away, we've provided an "MG Quick Course" on pages 4 - 6 which gives you get to learn of SLR cameras. Welcome to sequence action photographs with a ...special stereo adaptor. Your MG is one of the fine 35mm SLR cameras constituting the Pentax family of all the benefits your camera will not only give you results you never believed possible...
MG Manual
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... batteries should be replaced promptly at this point to see that the batteries are inserted properly and that the camera's electrical systems are packed separately with your Pentax MG operate on two 1.5-volt mini batteries (S76, etc.) which are functioning. To insert the batteries: Turn ... batteries become too weak for the exposure system to operate, the viewfinder shutter LEDs will begin to flicker.* Although the camera will glow continuously if the voltage supply for the camera's exposure system is (Normal batteries 4 LED lights) 2 MOO 500 250 125 00'0 30 Low batteries 5 ( LED...
... batteries should be replaced promptly at this point to see that the batteries are inserted properly and that the camera's electrical systems are packed separately with your Pentax MG operate on two 1.5-volt mini batteries (S76, etc.) which are functioning. To insert the batteries: Turn ... batteries become too weak for the exposure system to operate, the viewfinder shutter LEDs will begin to flicker.* Although the camera will glow continuously if the voltage supply for the camera's exposure system is (Normal batteries 4 LED lights) 2 MOO 500 250 125 00'0 30 Low batteries 5 ( LED...
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Always keep replacements in a warm pocket. • When not using the camera for long periods of the camera's use. Batteries will vary from several months to a short period depending on hand to ensure proper contact. • Keep spare batteries on the frequency of ...; Battery life will last about 1 year in a cold climate temporarily battery failure due to excessive heat as a precaution against explosion. When shooting in an ideal camera. Do not mix battery brands or types and do not mix old batteries with new batteries. (This is common, so keep batteries out of the...
Always keep replacements in a warm pocket. • When not using the camera for long periods of the camera's use. Batteries will vary from several months to a short period depending on hand to ensure proper contact. • Keep spare batteries on the frequency of ...; Battery life will last about 1 year in a cold climate temporarily battery failure due to excessive heat as a precaution against explosion. When shooting in an ideal camera. Do not mix battery brands or types and do not mix old batteries with new batteries. (This is common, so keep batteries out of the...
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Removing the lens: To remove the lens, hold the camera in the left hand and match the red dot 0 on the camera body with the red dot t. on the lens. • Seat the lens in your left hand and press the lens release button 0 while turning the ... be laid on the lens barrel with a "click." ra. • 10 • D LENS MOUNTING • Remove the rear lens and body mount covers. Hold the camera securely in the body mount and turn it clockwise unit it 's dark and the red dots are difficult to see, align the raised white node...
Removing the lens: To remove the lens, hold the camera in the left hand and match the red dot 0 on the camera body with the red dot t. on the lens. • Seat the lens in your left hand and press the lens release button 0 while turning the ... be laid on the lens barrel with a "click." ra. • 10 • D LENS MOUNTING • Remove the rear lens and body mount covers. Hold the camera securely in the body mount and turn it clockwise unit it 's dark and the red dots are difficult to see, align the raised white node...
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FILM LOADING AND WINDING To avoid unnecessary delays when loading the film, set to "AUTO," remove the lens cap and aim the camera toward a bright light source. B • Draw the film leader across the back and insert it into any of one perforation. If you must load the ... set the shutter mode dial to its original position. 101:Ot ,.. This avoids excessively long shutter speeds while advancing the film. • To open the camera back, lift the film rewind knob up spool. Make sure the film is engaged properly on the spool by returning the film rewind knob to...
FILM LOADING AND WINDING To avoid unnecessary delays when loading the film, set to "AUTO," remove the lens cap and aim the camera toward a bright light source. B • Draw the film leader across the back and insert it into any of one perforation. If you must load the ... set the shutter mode dial to its original position. 101:Ot ,.. This avoids excessively long shutter speeds while advancing the film. • To open the camera back, lift the film rewind knob up spool. Make sure the film is engaged properly on the spool by returning the film rewind knob to...
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...by checking to see that the film rewind crank rotates as a warning against accidental shutter release. When the film is advanced properly and the camera is engaged properly, close the back cover and wind the film rewind crank in the direction of the arrow to take the picture, the shutter... cocked indicator will turn red; You can be sure the film is moving properly through the camera by alternately advancing the rapid wind lever and firing the shutter release button until both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations. •...
...by checking to see that the film rewind crank rotates as a warning against accidental shutter release. When the film is advanced properly and the camera is engaged properly, close the back cover and wind the film rewind crank in the direction of the arrow to take the picture, the shutter... cocked indicator will turn red; You can be sure the film is moving properly through the camera by alternately advancing the rapid wind lever and firing the shutter release button until both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations. •...
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... aligns with the shutter set to "AUTO" so that you will always be ready to "AUTO," your MG does not feature a conventional shutter speed dial. B 100X , B • 14 THE SHUTTER MODE DIAL Because the camera selects the shutter speed automatically with the desired setting. Keep the dial set to shoot when the...
... aligns with the shutter set to "AUTO" so that you will always be ready to "AUTO," your MG does not feature a conventional shutter speed dial. B 100X , B • 14 THE SHUTTER MODE DIAL Because the camera selects the shutter speed automatically with the desired setting. Keep the dial set to shoot when the...
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... the batteries fail, set the dial to "100X" and adjust the lens aperture according to the subject brightness (refer to continue operating the camera in case of the camera's electronic exposure system. Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be made at this setting, it also permits you to the exposure...
... the batteries fail, set the dial to "100X" and adjust the lens aperture according to the subject brightness (refer to continue operating the camera in case of the camera's electronic exposure system. Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be made at this setting, it also permits you to the exposure...
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... The normal operating mode of your finger from the shutter button). 1BOXV 2216 2D2 19• Additional adjustments may be improved by simply presetting the camera as outlined below. For exposure setting perform the following: CO Make sure the film speed is set to "Auto," the... camera selects the correct shutter speed automatically in extreme lighting situations. Generally, changing the lens aperture is the "Auto" exposure mode. Exposure Check: Look through the ...
... The normal operating mode of your finger from the shutter button). 1BOXV 2216 2D2 19• Additional adjustments may be improved by simply presetting the camera as outlined below. For exposure setting perform the following: CO Make sure the film speed is set to "Auto," the... camera selects the correct shutter speed automatically in extreme lighting situations. Generally, changing the lens aperture is the "Auto" exposure mode. Exposure Check: Look through the ...
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... the lens cap on or in very poor lighting conditions, the mirror may lock up, resulting in an excessively long exposure. to hand hold the camera. "1" indicates one of seconds (i.e., 1/2 sec. When this occurs, stop the lens down to a smaller aperture until one second. GREEN LED - • • • ...shoot" Green LEDs are used along the shutter speed scale between 1/1000th second and 1/60th second to indicate that the shutter speed is set the camera, move the dial to the "100X" setting and return it to indicate overexposure. Correct Exposure - CAUTION: If you should happen to press ...
... the lens cap on or in very poor lighting conditions, the mirror may lock up, resulting in an excessively long exposure. to hand hold the camera. "1" indicates one of seconds (i.e., 1/2 sec. When this occurs, stop the lens down to a smaller aperture until one second. GREEN LED - • • • ...shoot" Green LEDs are used along the shutter speed scale between 1/1000th second and 1/60th second to indicate that the shutter speed is set the camera, move the dial to the "100X" setting and return it to indicate overexposure. Correct Exposure - CAUTION: If you should happen to press ...
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... available, switch to a wider aperture setting, or use a tripod, change the lens to time exposures (see Page 25), or flash (see Page 28). Slow Exposure/Camera Shake Warning Yellow LEDs are used along the shutter speed scale between 1/30 second and 1 second as a slow shutter speed warning, and as a reminder to...
... available, switch to a wider aperture setting, or use a tripod, change the lens to time exposures (see Page 25), or flash (see Page 28). Slow Exposure/Camera Shake Warning Yellow LEDs are used along the shutter speed scale between 1/30 second and 1 second as a slow shutter speed warning, and as a reminder to...
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... ASA 50 or ASA 25 (this gives 2X and 4X compensation, respectively). ia," ii la AM !Ma • 22 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to its original setting after employing exposure compensation. For example: With ASA 100 film in difficult lighting situations such as when the...
... ASA 50 or ASA 25 (this gives 2X and 4X compensation, respectively). ia," ii la AM !Ma • 22 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When shooting in the camera: reset the dial to its original setting after employing exposure compensation. For example: With ASA 100 film in difficult lighting situations such as when the...
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For 4X compensation: Second dot on the indicator's plus side. After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Must. ASA index mark and the ASA number of the exposure compensation dial aligns with the a"). ASA 9j 23. To Use: Fold out the film ... film loaded in place and take the picture. BE SURE TO RESET THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. For 1/4X compensation: Second dot on the minus side. When properly aligned, lift the ASA dial and reset it...
For 4X compensation: Second dot on the indicator's plus side. After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in the camera (Must. ASA index mark and the ASA number of the exposure compensation dial aligns with the a"). ASA 9j 23. To Use: Fold out the film ... film loaded in place and take the picture. BE SURE TO RESET THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. For 1/4X compensation: Second dot on the minus side. When properly aligned, lift the ASA dial and reset it...
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... way. Multiple Exposures For deliberate multiple exposures, make the second exposure. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob , and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. tj • 24 NUM oar SELF-TIMER/MULTIPLE EXPOSURES Self-Timer The self-timer delays release of the shutter 4 - 10...
... way. Multiple Exposures For deliberate multiple exposures, make the second exposure. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob , and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. tj • 24 NUM oar SELF-TIMER/MULTIPLE EXPOSURES Self-Timer The self-timer delays release of the shutter 4 - 10...
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...8226; Don't use a cable release with the accessory Finder Cap; This is held depressed. USING A TRIPOD/TIME EXPOSURES AT "B" Using a Tripod The camera may be made at the base of the tripod socket if tightened too firmly. Here the shutter remains opened as long as it on a tripod ...and attach a cable release to the hole in the shutter button to the tripod, insert the Spacer Ring (packed with proper mounting of the camera to release the shutter. r • r.F. For exposures lasting several minutes or hours, use a longer screws as the shutter release button is the ...
...8226; Don't use a cable release with the accessory Finder Cap; This is held depressed. USING A TRIPOD/TIME EXPOSURES AT "B" Using a Tripod The camera may be made at the base of the tripod socket if tightened too firmly. Here the shutter remains opened as long as it on a tripod ...and attach a cable release to the hole in the shutter button to the tripod, insert the Spacer Ring (packed with proper mounting of the camera to release the shutter. r • r.F. For exposures lasting several minutes or hours, use a longer screws as the shutter release button is the ...
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...to your body. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand, and draw your arms close to your body. • 26 HOLDING THE CAMERA As a general rule, your camera with the right hand - Vertical position C. this may cause camera movement. Horizontal position A. ...Vertical position B. If you hold your camera can be held more firmly in the left arm to your...
...to your body. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand, and draw your arms close to your body. • 26 HOLDING THE CAMERA As a general rule, your camera with the right hand - Vertical position C. this may cause camera movement. Horizontal position A. ...Vertical position B. If you hold your camera can be held more firmly in the left arm to your...
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... to the non-flash exposure mode until the unit has recycled. When the unit charges, the camera will light signaling that the flash unit is ready. After taking the picture, the camera will return to the camera hotshoe. Set the flash mode according to the unit instructions and switch the flash on charging... VER IWO 500 250 125 . 60.A 30 15 • 28 When used with any one of the Pentax "Dedicated" Automatic Flash Units,' your MG offers the convenience of these flash units are available-AF-200S, AF-160, AF-280T, and AF-080C Ring Light. automatic synchronization for flash at 1/...
... to the non-flash exposure mode until the unit has recycled. When the unit charges, the camera will light signaling that the flash unit is ready. After taking the picture, the camera will return to the camera hotshoe. Set the flash mode according to the unit instructions and switch the flash on charging... VER IWO 500 250 125 . 60.A 30 15 • 28 When used with any one of the Pentax "Dedicated" Automatic Flash Units,' your MG offers the convenience of these flash units are available-AF-200S, AF-160, AF-280T, and AF-080C Ring Light. automatic synchronization for flash at 1/...
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...400T when the hotshoe adaptor unit is not offered for the AF-400T when used with a variety of dedicated flash units other than Pentax may damage the camera's electronic circuitry and precautions should be used . IMPORTANT: Use of hotshoe type flash units equipped for flash by setting the shutter ... and flash ready indication are not given when the manual "100X" setting is used. ("Dedicated" flash operation is used with the MG). OTHER FLASH UNITS The MG can be mounted to "100X." Bracket-mount type units can be taken. It also works with units requiring a cord hook such ...
...400T when the hotshoe adaptor unit is not offered for the AF-400T when used with a variety of dedicated flash units other than Pentax may damage the camera's electronic circuitry and precautions should be used . IMPORTANT: Use of hotshoe type flash units equipped for flash by setting the shutter ... and flash ready indication are not given when the manual "100X" setting is used. ("Dedicated" flash operation is used with the MG). OTHER FLASH UNITS The MG can be mounted to "100X." Bracket-mount type units can be taken. It also works with units requiring a cord hook such ...
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Optimum Apertures The aperture guide listed on "AUTO," you take precautions against camera shake/. As the camera automatically chooses the fastest possible shutter speed for almost all shooting purposes and correct exposure will be worthwhile to learn these few basic aperture and ... a green or yellow LED shutter speed indicator lights (in the case of the latter, provided you can usually select a shutter speed fast enough to your MG's automatic exposure system make it extremely easy to stop the action simply by using a wide lens aperture. Any aperture setting may add more interest to...
Optimum Apertures The aperture guide listed on "AUTO," you take precautions against camera shake/. As the camera automatically chooses the fastest possible shutter speed for almost all shooting purposes and correct exposure will be worthwhile to learn these few basic aperture and ... a green or yellow LED shutter speed indicator lights (in the case of the latter, provided you can usually select a shutter speed fast enough to your MG's automatic exposure system make it extremely easy to stop the action simply by using a wide lens aperture. Any aperture setting may add more interest to...